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YF16 YXL

2016 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,804 mi
Last recorded67,804 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A554,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 YXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 67,804 miles

Coolant low

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2025 58,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 47,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 41,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 35,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 26,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,288 miles

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Jul 2019 13,288 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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YF16 YXL is a 2016 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF16 YXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF16 YXL registered?

YF16 YXL is a 2016 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YF16 YXL safe to buy?

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